July 8, 1952: On this day, Bolgheri DOCG was created. On the level plains near the Tuscan coast, the Super Tuscan was born. Here, sea breezes rather than height provide cooling, creating the perfect […]
May 28, 1878: On this day, John Septimus Roe died. In Western Australia, John Septimus Roe served as the first Surveyor-General. He was a well-known explorer and served in Western Australia's legislative and administrative […]
Mass Production of Wine Following the French Revolution, the majority of French wine production was privatized in the early 1800s. When the Hudson's Bay Company was founded in 1824, it quickly became the population center […]
August 26, 1983: On this day, Knights Valley officially gained American Viticultural Area status. The Knights Valley American Viticultural Area was established decades after winemakers and vineyard managers had recognized the region's exceptional growing […]
August 23, 1983: On this day, Tony Moll was born. Tony Moll is a former National Football League guard and offensive tackle from the United States. He founded Three Fat Guys Wines with his […]
August 22, 1948: On this day, Fiona Beckett was born. Beckett is a prolific food writer and journalist from Bristol, England. She frequently serves as a judge for food and agriculture award ceremonies. She […]
August 15, 1914: On this day, an initiative to prohibit alcohol sales in the state of California was on the ballot for the state election. The legislation targeted the distribution of alcoholic beverages and […]
August 12, 1994: On this day, the geographical indication system for alcoholic beverages was first used in Japan following The Agreement on Trade-Related Aspects of International Property Rights. August 12, 2009: Peruvian Pisco was […]
August 24, 79 AD: On this day, Pliny the Elder was born. Pliny was a military commander, philosopher, writer, naturalist, and close friend to the Roman Emperor Vespasian. He wrote Naturalis Historia (Natural History), […]
July 12, 1966: On this day, Vino Nobile was given the DOC (Denomination of Controlled Origin) status. The red wine is produced primarily using Sangiovese grapes in the Italian town of Montepulciano. July 12, […]
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